~ Bloomington Launches Detailed Access Guides to Improve Accessibility for All

The City of Bloomington has announced the launch of a new set of Detailed Access Guides, in partnership with local organization AccessAbleUSA. These guides aim to provide comprehensive accessibility information for 20 local destinations, including small independent businesses, cultural institutions, and essential community services.

This initiative, supported by the City's Economic and Sustainable Development Department (ESD), is a significant step towards closing the persistent information gap around accessibility. According to research conducted by AccessAbleUSA, 96 percent of people with disabilities look for accessibility information before visiting a location. However, in most cases, this information is either unavailable or incomplete. The Detailed Access Guides aim to bridge this gap by providing detailed and reliable accessibility information that is publicly available.

The guides offer objective and detailed descriptions of accessibility features at each location, allowing residents and visitors with disabilities of all types to make informed decisions and access Bloomington's businesses and public spaces with dignity and independence.

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Participating locations represent a diverse range of businesses and institutions in the Bloomington community. This includes small businesses as well as key public and nonprofit institutions, ensuring that accessibility information is available not only for commerce but also for culture, learning, and essential services.

Some of the participating locations include Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, Constellation Stage & Screen, Grant Street Inn, JL Waters Adventure Outfitters, Lennie's Brewpub, Mira Salon & Spa, Mirth Market, Monroe County Public Library, Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, Needmore Coffee Roasters, Nourishing Heart Yoga Studio,Soma at The Kin , The Chocolate Moose , The Elm , The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe , The Pilates Studio , The Uptown Cafe , Twin Springs Counseling , WonderLab Museum of Science Health & Technology ,and World Foods Market.

Each Detailed Access Guide is based on in-person assessments and provides detailed information on elements such as entrances, routes, restrooms, seating, lighting, and other environmental factors that impact usability. The guides aim to empower users of all abilities with the specific details they need.

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Andrea "De" de la Rosa, Assistant Director of Small Business Development, expressed the City's commitment to fostering spaces where everyone can fully participate. "This is about helping local businesses ensure that accessibility information is transparent, accurate, and widely available," she said.

This effort also supports local businesses by increasing visibility to a broader customer base. By actively sharing accessibility information, participating businesses demonstrate leadership in service excellence and enhance the customer experience for everyone.

Businesses and organizations interested in creating their own Detailed Access Guide are encouraged to participate. They can contact Lesley Davis, VP for North American Partnerships at AccessAbleUSA.

The Bloomington Detailed Access Guides are now available online at accessableusa.com/bloomington-indiana. This initiative marks a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and accessible community for all individuals.

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